CTU
Chengdu
China
11,849 km
7,363 miles
LWM
Lawrence
United States
Distance
11,849 km
7,363 mi / 6,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CTU LWM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Lawrence Municipal Airport
IATA Code CTU LWM
ICAO Code ZUUU KLWM
City Chengdu Lawrence
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/New_York
Elevation 1,625 ft 148 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 42.720000, -71.120000

Chengdu (CTU) to Lawrence (LWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) in Lawrence, United States is 11,849 kilometers (7,363 miles / 6,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:01 in Chengdu, it's 04:01 in Lawrence. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,477 feet between the two airports. Lawrence Municipal Airport sits lower than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Lawrence (LWM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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